Description The action takes place in an old country house in England in the 1930s where friends have been invited for a shooting weekend by the man of the house - William McCordle. He is benefactor to many of his friends and relatives but it seems now that everyone wants a piece of William and his money...
| Credits | | Producer: | Bob Balaban, David Levy, Robert Altman, Robert Jones |
Editorial Reviews "...Effective ensemble movies depend on choosing the perfect actors, and GOSFORD PARK has perhaps the most dazzling cast that Altman has ever assembled..." Movieline - p.46-8 - Stephen Farber
"...What makes the achievement of GOSFORD PARK all the more remarkable is that Mr. Altman is 76....The energy that crackles from the screen suggests the clear-sighted joie de vivre of an artist still deeply engaged in the world..." New York Times - p.E3 - Stephen Holden
"...This comedy of manners is so much fun that it wouldn't even need the mystery to be one of the year's top entertainments..." USA Today - p.3D - Mike Clark
"...Elegant....Nuanced and intricate....The cast, of course, delivers the good, with outstanding performances coming from Emily Watson and Helen Mirren..." Box Office - p.57 - Chris Wiegand
"...GOSFORD PARK abounds in scenes to savor. It's a feast, and one of Altman's best..." Rolling Stone - p.56 - Peter Travers
"...Elegantly topsy-turvy....It's full of moments to savor....Altman has a spry mastery that's inspiring. The acting, down to the smallest role, is superb..." Entertainment Weekly - p.52-3 - Owen Gleiberman
"...A supple slice of entertainment, with some classy acting contributions..." Total Film - p,93 - Tom Dawson
"...Taking advantage of a splendid cast, a sharply focused script and the fresh English setting, GOSFORD park emerges as one of the most satisfying of Robert Altman's numerous ensemble pictures..." Variety - p.27-33 - Todd McCarthy
"...A revelation....This is a quintessentially British movie, but one which only an outsider with Altman's energy could have made..." Sight and Sound - p.45-6 - Geoffrey Macnab
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